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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on July 7, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:00am and met with Chelsea Hiles, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Emma Williams, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, operation hours Monday through Friday 8:00am 5:00pm closed Saturday and Sunday. There are 14 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 11 children present upon arrival. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room/Activity Room, Laundry Area, front yard, and backyard (fenced), detached garage. The children use the bathroom near the kitchen. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the living room, and it is screened. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include Master Bedroom and Bath, Bedroom #1, Laundry Room, and Kitchen. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. LPA conducted a firearm inspection for safety. LPA took photos and documented the firearms. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating via central heat and air and fans. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/05/2022 on receipt. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is currently caring for infants. Licensee states that infants sleep in the dining room. Or Licensee states that if an infant is enrolled, the infant will sleep in bedroom #2 where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (One crib or play |